Character 9 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Losse, Aquitaine

1,380,000 EUR 1,186,800 GBP 1,490,400 USD

Reference: 246700

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 900 m2
Plot Size: 2.47 hectares / 6.1 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Wheelchair Accessible
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Outstanding 9 bedroom manor house, with its origins dating from 1869, with a living area of approximately 550m2, which is set out over 3 levels.

Elegant and spacious, this superb residence, which is steeped in the history and refinement of a bygone era, comprises of, on the ground floor: long corridor/entrance hall; living room with a fireplace; dining room with a fireplace and built-in storage; master suite with possible disabled access; fitted kitchen with a Polyflam fireplace; scullery/laundry room; WC and a central vacuum, which serves all 3 levels. There is also access to the huge terrace/summer kitchen equipped with a plancha, sink and fryer.

1st floor, which is accessed by a superb stone staircase with changing colours thanks to the luminosity of a stained-glass window with floral motifs placed under the skylight. Its colours are reflected along the Marmorino walls, floated and smoothed in the old-fashioned way. Complete master suite with a bedroom, bathroom/WC, office and dressing room. 2 huge bedrooms with bathrooms/WC's.

2nd floor: bedroom with a shower room/WC; billiards room and TV corner; reading area. There is also a workshop and 2 storage rooms. 2 thermodynamic hot water tanks. The lower windows on this floor have a child protection lock/key.

Other features:
Old 17th century half-timbered farmhouse of approximately 350m2 divided into 3 parts: 2 gites and a 6th bedroom with nothing opposite: An authentic old-fashioned restoration with hemp, lime and clay offers a rustic charm. Ideal to welcome guests or tourists with comfort and conviviality. Planned for people with reduced mobility (PRM) for one of them.

The 1st gite on the ground floor, consisting of an equipped kitchen with an old fireplace overlooking a terrace and a TV living room (currently the pottery workshop), a WC and a bedroom with shower (currently a massage room). Upstairs a mezzanine with a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a WC.

The 2nd gite, on one level, provided for people with reduced mobility, includes a private terrace, a living room with an equipped kitchen, a wood-burning stove, a living room area, bedroom and a shower room and WC. The bedroom, upstairs, with balcony, in the attic, spacious with a sleeping area and a living room. Shower room and WC.

Small garage used as a laundry room, with thermodynamic hot water tanks. Spacious garage of approximately 250m2 and carport: A practical space to shelter vehicles or meet storage needs offering a clear floor area. Possibilities of transforming into a reception room for weddings, seminars, yoga or other events. The height makes it possible to imagine a floor or mezzanine level.

Heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi: automated by salt treatment of 11.5 x 4.6m, fenced with relaxation area/covered bar. WC and outdoor shower. Under the swimming pool local machinery and wine cellar.

• 9 bedrooms and 9 bath or shower rooms
• 3 kitchens
• Summer kitchen with terrace
• Small pond
• 3 wells
• Central vacuum
• Air conditioning
• 11 WC's
• Magnificent staircase with stained glass and skylight
• Approximately 900m2 of living space
• Quality double glazing and insulation
• Access for people with reduced mobility
• Heat pumps
• 2 septic tanks maintained and checked regularly
• Remote electric gate
• Specific entrance for the lodges

Ground floor:
Living room 27m2. Room 26m2. Bathroom 4.5m2. Dining Room 27.50m2. Kitchen 29m2. Cellar 14m2. Living room 27m2. Room 26m2. Bathroom 4.50m2. Dining Room 27.50m2. Kitchen 29m2. Cellar 14m2.

1st floor:
Room 30m2. Office 18m2. Dressing room 7m2. Bathroom 8m2. Bedroom 27m2. Bathroom 12m2. Bedroom 29m2. Bathroom 10m2.

2nd floor:
Relaxation area 6.5m2. Bedroom 21m2. Shower room 6m2. Storage 14m2. Workshop 54m2. Billiard room 54m2. Storage 18m2.

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.